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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is expected to clear the final hurdles in his confirmation as President Donald Trump’s health secretary, and a host of health influencers have proclaimed that widely used cooking oils such […]

The U.S. winter virus season is in full force, and by one measure is the most intense in 15 years.This post was originally published on this site

The UK government announced Friday an imminent ban in England on “bird gatherings” such as fairs, markets and shows, seeking to stop the spread of a highly contagious avian influenza.This post was originally published on […]

Scientists are calling on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to disclose data about the risks of bird flu to people and pets that was posted briefly online Wednesday and quickly deleted.This […]

Every minute, 38 people are diagnosed with cancer, and 18 people die from it globally, according to the World Health Organization, and it’s estimated to increase by 77% to 35 million in 2050. But what […]

Maui County firefighters involved in the response to the 2023 Maui wildfires had higher median summed concentrations of some perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) than other responders, according to research published in the Feb. 6 […]

It’s typically the most watched television event of the year, and this year’s Super Bowl is expected to be no exception. The showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs, seeking a three-peat, and the Philadelphia Eagles […]

We often overlook how many germs our cell phones carry. From the number of surfaces we place them on to every time we touch—or allow someone else to touch—them with unclean hands.This post was originally […]

Air pollution is a growing health issue worldwide, and its impacts are often underestimated in aging societies like Japan. A new study led by researchers from the University of Tokyo highlights how fine particulate pollution, […]

In 2024, state legislatures introduced an all-time record of 533 bills targeting LGBTQ+ populations. These policies create a patchwork of legal landscapes that vary widely between and within states, affecting aspects of everyday life ranging […]